Toshiba BDX2200

Toshiba BDX2200

Blu-ray players are getting more and more affordable. While they used to seldom dip below $200, now you can pick up players for half that. The Toshiba BDX2200 costs a scant $99.99 (direct), and its networked features make it seem like a great deal. Unfortunately, it's slow and looks cheap, and its online features can't compare with those of a Blu-ray player that costs just $10 more. Still, it's really hard to beat the price and still have a remotely functional Blu-ray player. If you're looking to spend as little as possible and still play Blu-ray Discs, you could do worse. DesignCharitably, the BDX2200 looks simple and bare-bones. Uncharitably, the 1.7-by-16.9-by-7.6-inch player looks cheap. The front is a glossy black that looks uneven compared to slightly more expensive Blu-ray players like the Sony BDP-S380 ($109.99, 3.5 stars). It has four small plastic buttons (Play, Pause, Eject, and Power) and an SD card slot on the front panel, along with a small green LED display that looks like it would be more appropriate on a VCR. On the back of the player you'll find only HDMI and composite video outputs, a coaxial audio output, and USB and Ethernet ports.